from Georgia Bureau of Investigation: The GBI is investigating an officer involved shooting Polk County, GA. The Polk County Police Department asked the GBI to conduct an independent investigation on Monday, February 28, 2022. One man was shot and sustained non-life threatening injuries. One officer sustained minor injuries. Preliminary informationContinue Reading

Georgia Senate passes permit-less gun carry bill by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News Service ATLANTA – Georgians would be able to carry firearms without a permit under controversial legislation the Republican-controlled state Senate passed Monday. Supporters said Senate Bill 319, which passed 34-22 along party lines, wouldn’t change stateContinue Reading

(Polk County, Ga) Floods, thunderstorms, tornadoes and other severe weather events can occur suddenly in Polk County. That is why the Polk County Emergency Management Agency, in partnership with the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, encourages all residents to participate in Severe Weather Preparedness Week, February 7 –11.Continue Reading

From National Weather Service Any wet or slushy roads from snow and melted snow will have an opportunity to refreeze overnight tonight as temperatures drop well below freezing resulting in some hazardous driving conditions tonight into early Monday morning….particularly on elevated surfaces such as bridges and overpasses. Temperatures are forecastContinue Reading

From Polk School District: Polk School District continues to work daily to ensure the health and well-being of our staff and students in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result of the recent rise in positive cases, we are facing a critical staffing shortage. Polk School District currentlyContinue Reading